US Bridges

FM 640 over Peach Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 1161 · Structure no. 132410126003019

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 640 over Peach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 640 over Peach Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 369 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 640
CrossesPeach Creek
Location0.25 MI SE of FM 1161
RouteState Highway 640
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38107, -96.17793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2023)
Projected traffic517 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 640 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 640 over Peach Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 640 over Peach Creek carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 640 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 640 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.